The OTOKAI Friends Concert, a new initiative for the OTOKAI Friends community, has begun.
This monthly concert series offers an opportunity to enjoy original music in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also plan to share a video from each concert during the third week of every month.
For this first concert, the program was built around music that reflects the beginning of a new season and moments of seasonal transition. It also includes pieces selected by participants during the OTOKAI program, brought together as one complete concert experience.
All of the pieces are arranged for two guitars. Even familiar music can take on a different character through a new arrangement, and we hope you enjoy the changing layers, textures, and resonance created by the two guitars.
We hope you enjoy the concert.
▼ The 1st OTOKAI Friends Concert
Connecting through music — a joyful time for a healthy mind and heart
https://youtu.be/cs9HG6O7i2E
■Date
March 19, 2026
■Performers
Gyo Kitagawa — Guitar
Born in Saitama Prefecture and educated at Berklee College of Music. His extensive work in music production includes writing lyrics for Arashi’s “Happiness” and “My Girl,” writing, composing, and arranging M!LK’s “Ichininosan,” and producing the Braban Disney! series.
Norimichi Kokubo — Guitar
Born in Chiba Prefecture. He also performs as a member of the guitar-and-violin duo mille baisers. He has toured internationally and released ten albums and video works.
■Program
- Bloom — Norimichi Kokubo
- Good Times — Norimichi Kokubo
- Elegant Dining — Norimichi Kokubo
- OTOKAI Parade — Norimichi Kokubo
- Peaceful — Gyo Kitagawa
- Endless Land — Norimichi Kokubo
- Easy Sunday — Norimichi Kokubo
- Days Gone By — Norimichi Kokubo
■Venue
Cafe Shalom
Cafe Shalom offers delicious homemade dishes prepared with care for your well-being.
Address:
4-19-14 Sayamadai, Sayama, Saitama, Japan
Access:
From the East Exit of Sayamashi Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, take a bus to Sayamadai Minami. Cafe Shalom is a two-minute walk from the bus stop.
TEL: 04-2959-5770
Please contact the cafe by phone for opening days and other details.